Apple Just Raised Mac Prices, This Refurbished M4 MacBook Air Quietly Undercuts Them All

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Apple has raised Mac and iPad prices, which, of course, is bad news for all the potential buyers. If you were looking to grab a MacBook but it seems a bit out of reach now, there are a few ways to pick one up for less. You can wait for a sale like Black Friday to save a few hundred bucks on one, or consider snagging a certified refurbished version. Back Market has quite a few models in excellent condition, and it’s currently offering the professionally refurbished M4 MacBook Air at an amazing discount. This 13-inch Apple laptop (16GB RAM, 256GB storage) normally sits at $999 at Back Market, which is already less than what a new one would cost you. Today, however, you save an additional $145 on it, which drops the price to $854. Trading in an older, eligible device can shave a few hundred more off your purchase, but the exact value depends on the condition of the device you’re trading in. For instance, sending in an iPhone 11 can knock $125 off the price, while an iPad Air can save you over $200. Apple’s M4 chip ma